1. Greeting and Making Introductions
- 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo): This is the most common greeting in Korean, used in both formal and informal settings.
- 반갑습니다 (Bangapseumnida): This phrase expresses pleasure in meeting someone for the first time.
- 저는 [Your name]입니다 (Jeoneun [Your name]imnida): This is how you introduce yourself.
- 만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida): This phrase expresses pleasure in meeting someone, even if you’ve met them before.
2. Basic Conversation
- 네 (Ne): This means “yes” in Korean.
- 아니요 (Aniyo): This means “no” in Korean.
- 감사합니다 (Kamsahamnida): This means “thank you” in Korean.
- 천만에요 (Cheonmaneyo): This is a polite way to say “you’re welcome” in Korean.
- 죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida): This means “I’m sorry” in Korean.
- 괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanae-yo): This means “I’m fine” or “it’s okay” in Korean.
3. Asking and Answering Questions
- 무엇이에요? (Mueosieyo?): This means “what is it?” in Korean.
- 누구세요? (Nuguseoyo?): This means “who are you?” in Korean.
- 어디세요? (Eodi-seyo?): This means “where are you?” in Korean.
- 어디 가세요? (Eodi gaseyo?): This means “where are you going?” in Korean.
- 얼마예요? (Eolmayeyo?): This means “how much is it?” in Korean.
4. Expressing Needs and Requests
- 도와주세요 (Dowa-juseyo): This means “please help me” in Korean.
- 좀만 기다려 주세요 (Jomman gidalyeo juseyo): This means “please wait a moment” in Korean.
- 화장실 어디에요? (Hwasangsil eodie-yo?): This means “where is the restroom?” in Korean.
- 먹을 거리가 어디에요? (Meok-eul georiga eodie-yo?): This means “where can I find something to eat?” in Korean.
5. Numbers and Basic Phrases
- 하나 (Hana): This means “one” in Korean.
- 둘 (Ddul): This means “two” in Korean.
- 셋 (Set): This means “three” in Korean.
- 사 (Sa): This means “four” in Korean.
- 다섯 (Daseot): This means “five” in Korean.
- 잘 지내세요 (Jal jinaeseyo): This means “take care” or “goodbye” in Korean.